Lake City is a city located in Clayton County Georgia. Lake City has a 2024 population of 2,875. Lake City is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,958 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake City is $70,156 with a poverty rate of 15.83%. The median age in Lake City is 42.9 years: 47 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,044 | 35.86% |
| Asian | 958 | 32.91% |
| White | 347 | 11.92% |
| Other race | 315 | 10.82% |
| Two or more races | 128 | 4.4% |
| Native American | 119 | 4.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Asian
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 980 | 2.6 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 462 | 1.03 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Married | 250 | 4.22 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Male | 137 | 3.83 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 131 | 3.76 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 534 | 25.56% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 3.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 196 | 9.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 2.49% |
| High School Graduate | 724 | 34.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 236 | 11.3% |
| Some College | 265 | 12.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 748 | 546 | 104 |
| Asian | 719 | 371 | 111 |
| White | 284 | 224 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 270 | 132 | 3 |
| Other Race | 196 | 49 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Native American | 53 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 15.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $59,303 | $110,962 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,938 | $32,604 | $30,972 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,639 | $36,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,484 | $45,000 | $34,125 |
| Some College | $0 | $69,583 | $0 |
$37,484
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$34,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.49% of Lake City residents speak only English, while 46.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 30.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 770 | 205 | 26.62% |
| Hispanic | 422 | 82 | 19.43% |
| Asian | 954 | 73 | 7.65% |
| Multiple | 125 | 66 | 52.8% |
| White | 235 | 30 | 12.77% |
| Other | 306 | 16 | 5.23% |
| Native | 119 | 13 | 10.92% |
15.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.84%
Male Poverty Rate
22.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake City is Multiple, with 52.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake City is Other, with 5.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.47% |
| High School | 17.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.16% |
| Male Employed | 2.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,491 | $71,684 |
| Households | $57,300 | $70,156 |
| Married Families | $66,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,850 | $44,255 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
20.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 52 | 5.8% |
| White | 8 | 2.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
53.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.04%
Born in Lake City
63.38%
Native Born
36.62%
Foreign Born
16.59%
Non Citizen
20.03%
Naturalized
63.38% of Lake City residents were born in the United States, with 43.04% having been born in Georgia. 16.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,772 | -20 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 2,792 | -21 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,813 | -21 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 2,834 | -20 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 2,854 | -21 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 2,875 | -21 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 2,896 | 20 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,876 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 2,886 | -72 | -2.43% |
| 2020 | 2,958 | 140 | 4.97% |
| 2019 | 2,818 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 2,815 | 28 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2,787 | 26 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 2,761 | 61 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2,700 | 46 | 1.73% |
| 2014 | 2,654 | 19 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 2,635 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 2,633 | 16 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 2,617 | 21 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 2,596 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,886 | 153 | 5.6% |
| 1990 | 2,733 | -230 | -7.76% |
| 1980 | 2,963 | 191 | 6.89% |